Magnitude and factors associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia among adult male patients visiting Wolaita Sodo University comprehensive specialized hospital southern Ethiopia.

Worldwide, in Africa and Ethiopia prevalence of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia among patients with lower urinary tract symptoms was 26.2%, 44.2%, and 33.

Diabetic microvascular complications and associated factors in patients with type 2 diabetes in Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Microvascular complications are long-term complications that affect small blood vessels, usually developed in diabetes, and are primary causes of end-stage renal disease, several painful neuropathies, and blindness. Thus, this study aimed to determine diabetic microvascular complications and factors associated with them among patients with type 2 diabetes.

Methods: An institution-based cross-sectional study was conducted among 378 type 2 diabetes patients.

Incidence and Predictors of Diabetic Nephropathy among Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Patients, Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Diabetic nephropathy is the most common cause of end-stage renal disease, and it brings high morbidity and mortality. Globally, the predominant rise in type II diabetes prevalence significantly increases the incidence of diabetic nephropathy. Therefore, timely diagnosis and prompt management of diabetic nephropathy and early identification of predictors are essential.

Prevalence and associated factors of visual impairment among adults aged 40 and above in Southern Ethiopia, 2022.

Visual impairment is a functional limitation of the eye caused by a disorder or disease that can reduce one's ability to perform daily activities. Many studies in Ethiopia have focused on childhood visual impairments. We assessed the prevalence and factors associated with visual impairment among adults aged 40 and above.

Prevalence of Visual Impairment and Associated Factors Among Older Adults in Southern Ethiopia, 2022.

Background: Visual impairment is a functional limitation of the eye brought on by a disorder or disease that can make it more difficult to carry out daily tasks. Visual impairment causes a wide range of public health, social, and economic issues, particularly in developing nations, where more than 90% of the world's visually impaired people reside. Although many studies conducted in Ethiopia related with the topic, there were focused on childhood visual impairments.

Magnitude of flat foot and its associated factors among school-aged children in Southern Ethiopia: an institution-based cross-sectional study.

Background: Flat foot, also known as pes planus, is a common condition among primary school children and is a leading cause of all clinical visits related to foot problems worldwide. It can cause skeletal problems and joint misalignment. This study aimed to assess the magnitude of flat foot and its associated factors among public primary school children.

Assessment of Treatment Outcome and Its Associated Factors among Adult Epileptic Patients in Public Hospitals in the Southern Ethiopia: A Multi-center Cross-sectional Study.

Background: Epilepsy accounts for 0.5 % of the world's disease burden. Around 80 % of these are living in low and middle-income countries.

Factors associated with hypertension among diabetic patients in Gamo Zone, Southern Ethiopia, 2021: case-control study.

Unlabelled: The prevalence of hypertension in diabetic patients is nearly twice that of non-diabetic patients. The presence of both hypertension and diabetes accelerates complications and raises the risk of death. Thus, identifying determinants of hypertension in diabetic patients is critical for preventing the development of devastating acute and chronic complications, as well as diabetes-related death.

Risk Perception and Behavioral Response of Teachers to COVID-19 in Southern Ethiopia, 2021.

Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious illness which was first identified in Wuhan China. The mode of transmission of COVID-19 is mainly from person-to-person by respiratory transmission and from contact with contaminated surfaces. Teachers may have a significant higher number of social interactions than other professions, putting them at greater risk of contracting the virus.

Individual and Obstetric Risk Factors of Preeclampsia among Singleton Pregnancy in Hospitals of Southern Ethiopia.

Background: Preeclampsia is the second most common problem that causes maternal morbidity and complication in low-income countries. In contrast to death due to other direct causes, preeclampsia-related death is appeared to be connected with multiple factors; yet, factors have paucity and are limited. Considering the clinical significance, this study aimed to identify that individual and obstetric factors of preeclampsia can be an input for disease identification involving clinicians in southern Ethiopia.

Determinants of pre-eclampsia among pregnant women attending perinatal care in hospitals of the Omo district, Southern Ethiopia.

Pre-eclampsia is estimated to cause 70 000 maternal death globally every year, with the majority of deaths in low- and middle-income countries. In Ethiopia, pre-eclampsia causes 16% of direct maternal deaths. Despite the high burden of disease, pre-eclampsia remains poorly studied in low and middle-income countries.

Family history of chronic illness, preterm gestational age and smoking exposure before pregnancy increases the probability of preeclampsia in Omo district in southern Ethiopia: a case-control study.

Background: Preeclampsia is a complex syndrome that is considered a disorder specific to pregnancy. However, research indicates that diffuse maternal endothelial damage may persist after childbirth. On the other hand, women who had a history of pre-eclampsia are at an increased risk of vascular disease.

Assessment of cervical cancer services and cervical cancer related knowledge of health service providers in public health facilities in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

Objective: To assess cervical cancer services and knowledge of health service providers in public health facilities.

Result: Two of the three hospitals had cervical cancer screening services. One-third of the hospital had cervical cancer diagnosis service punch biopsy and cervical cancer treatment.